Breakfast cereals imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $27.2 million of breakfast cereals in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $31.4M | 18.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports breakfast cereals from
Zambia alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $20.5M | 75% |
| China | $3.2M | 12% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $428K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $42K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $40K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.1% |
| India | $25K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $9K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1904
| 1904.10 | Puffed cereals | 70% |
| 1904.90 | Prepared grain cereals | 27% |
| 1904.20 | Cereal flakes | 2.9% |
| 1904.30 | Puffed grains (non-maize) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 37% below the world average of $3.04, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo breakfast cereals imports (HS 1904): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1904: Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of breakfast cereals imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported breakfast cereals worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply breakfast cereals to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by China (12%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of breakfast cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of breakfast cereals to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 442%. The peak was 2023 at $31.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for breakfast cereals?
The HS code for breakfast cereals is heading 1904. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1904.10 (70% of the value) and 1904.90 (27%).
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